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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russian Radar Destroyed By Ukranian Drones, Says Kyiv RFE/RL 16 Apr 2024 -- Drones belonging to the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) have destroyed a military radar installation in Russia's Bryansk region, according to an SBU source, in what would be another blow to Russia's ability to monitor activities deep inside Ukraine.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 630 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day Sputnik 16 Apr 2024 -- Ukraine has lost up to 630 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Russia Prevents Ukraine's Attack on Kursk Region With Use of Small Balloon - Defense Ministry Sputnik 16 Apr 2024 -- Ukraine attempted to attack Russia using a small balloon, which was destroyed by air defense systems over the territory of the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia Unveils New Ovod-10 FPV-Drone Sputnik 16 Apr 2024 -- The special military operation has served as a catalyst for innovation in the Russian defense industry. Companies have been inspired to develop new ideas and technological solutions that significantly benefit soldiers on the frontline.

Foreign Policy

• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks during a meeting of the United Russia General Council's Commission on International Cooperation and Support for Compatriots Abroad, Moscow, April 16, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Apr 2024
• Blinken to target China's support for Russia during G7, China visit VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for Capri, Italy, on Tuesday night for a Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting, where he will discuss Washington's concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base, the State Department said.
• Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports The White House 16 Apr 2024
• Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports The White House 16 Apr 2024
• Telephone conversation with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 16 Apr 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi at the Iranian side's initiative.
• Putin Discusses Middle East Escalation With Iranian President Raisi in Phone Call - Kremlin Sputnik 16 Apr 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and discussed the situation in the Middle East after the Israeli strike on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
• Putin: Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel best way to punish aggressor Press TV 16 Apr 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran's "tactful and wise" response to Israeli aggression on its consulate in Syria was the best way to punish the aggressor.
• Russian president hails Iran's response to Zionist aggression IRNA 16 Apr 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has appreciated Iran's response to a last week Zionist attack against Iran's consular building in Damascus, describing the measure as the best way for punishing the aggressor and indicative of the tact and rationality of Iranian leaders.

News Reports

• More Evacuations Ordered in Russia Amid 'Colossal' Flooding RFE/RL 16 Apr 2024 -- Russian officials continued to order the evacuation of areas in Siberia and parts of the south as massive floods sparked by heavy rains and a rapid snowmelt show few signs of letting up.